Whistler Real Estate - Index

Whistler Real Estate - Whistler Real Estate The Magazine Summer Fall 2008 - Index

in the heaRt OF all the aCtiOn
the VillAGe And BenChlAnds area puts visitors in the
centre of all the energy and excitement that makes Whistler
a world-renowned destination consistently rated #1. the
cobblestone pedestrian-only Whistler Village is known for
internationally ranked cuisine, a hopping apres & nightclub
scene, high end spas, and all the retail therapy an avid shopper
could want. you’ll also find all the essentials here, including quaint coffee shops, a
grocery, hardware and liquor store.
Cultural events are a regular feature within Whistler Village, whether a concert
at the telus Conference Centre or a spoken word jam
at the maurice young millennium Place.
Park the car and go
With all this recognition and cosmopolitan flair,
it’s hard to imagine that Whistler Village was once
for a stroll, the walk the site of the original town’s garbage dump. in
fact, it wasn’t until 1977 that calls for development
is worth every step. proposals for Blackcomb mountain were issued and a
community plan was visualized with the town centre
at the site where both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains converge.
Convenience is key for Whistler Village accommodations. Activities for the
kids are also right at your doorstep, whether you prefer to try your skills at the
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climbing gym or to take the family out for a night at
the movies.
Properties within Whistler Village primarily
cater to the short-term visitor and thus most have
restrictive use covenants to ensure there are homes
available for tourists to rent and enjoy. For example,
of the 7,700 village area properties, only 42 are
detached residences.
driving is not permitted within the pedestrian
village and although the surrounding area is accessible
by car, all amenities are within walking distance.
there is pay parking available and a free shuttle
service, but the best way to explore Whistler Village is
on foot. so park the car and go for a stroll, the walk is
worth every step.
pRopERTY pRICInG
Single Family $3+ million
Tri/duplex $2+ million
Condominium $130,000 – $7 million
Vacant land $3+ million
AREA HIGHLIGHTS
Crankworx mountain bike festival – Whistler Mountain’s
legendary bike Park is the host of 9 action-packed days august
9-17 featuring mountain biking’s most fearless and talented
athletes, entertainment and activities for the whole family. two
new events have been added for this year: best trick and giant
slalom. One sees the world’s top slopestyle athletes push the
limits of aerial ingenuity, while the other challenges racers
with high-speed, head-to-head combat through the boneyard.
don’t miss it. www.crankworx.com
Skate park – located at the end of the day Parking lot, tucked
away in the forest by Fitzsimons Creek, the skate park has bowls,
ramps, rails and everything you need to roll and trick!
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